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A CAUTION:
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye.
If yoii’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously
injure
you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag
inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an
air bag, and sit as
far back as you can while still maintaining
control
of your vehicle,
Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows
“Inflatable Restraint”. The system checks itself and the light tells you if
there
is a problem.
You will see this light
flash for a
few seconds
when you turn your
ignition to
“Run” or
“Start.” Then the light
should
go out, which
means the system
is
ready.
A CAUTION:
If the air bag readiness light doesn’t come on when you start
your vehicle, or stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your
air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle
serviced right
away.
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probably part
of the air bag system.
But if the ignition has to be on for electrical work, or
if the steering
To do this:
- column is to be disassembled, the air bag system must be disconnected.
0 Turn off the ignition.
0 Remove the SIR (air bag) fuse. (See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in I_
the Index.)
_- 0 Disconnect the yellow connector at the base of the steering column.
When the work is complete, if the air bag system was disconnected, be
sure to reattach everything and replace the fuse before turning the
~ ignition on. When you turn the ignition key on, be sure you see the air
bag readiness light on the instrument panel.
If you don’t see this light
flash and then
go out as usual, have your air bag system repaired.
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SAFETYBELT USE DUMNG PREGNANCY
Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all
safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear
a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion
should be worn as
low as possible throughout the pregnancy.
- occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can also unlock
your doors from the
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trunk by pushing this
button.
If your Cadillac has the Security Package option, you will not be able to
unlock your doors from the trunk.
Illuminated Entry System (Option)
When you push the door handle button, you’ll get a light around the door
lock cylinder.
You’ll be able to see where to put the door key when it’s dark.
And the lights inside your Cadillac will
go on. They’ll go off when you
start your engine, or when
20 seconds have passed.
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (OPTION)
If your Cadillac has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or
unlock your trunk from
up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Should interference to this system occur, try this:
0 Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the
instructions on battery replacement.
0 Check the distance. You may be too far from your vehicle. This
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
product has
a maximum range.
signal.
See your Cadillac dealer or a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized
service facility could void authorization to use this equipment.
Operation
The driver’s door will unlock automatically when “UNLOCK” is pressed.
If “UNLOCK” is pressed twice, all doors will unlock. All doors will lock
when “DOOR” is pressed. The trunk will unlock
when the opened trunk -
symbol is pressed.
The Keyless Entry System allows a transmitter to be matched to as many
different vehicles as you own with this system. Each vehicle can
have only
two transmitters matched to it.
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The transmitter will arm the Theft Deterrent System whenever the doors
are closed and
you push the DOOR button. It will disarm the system
when you push the UNLOCK button.
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If your Cadillac is equipped with the Illuminated Entry System, you can
make it
work by pushing any button on the transmitter. The lights will
stay on for
20 seconds.
Matching Transmitter (s) To Your Vehicle
Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter mom
unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement --
can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring the remaining
transmitter with
you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer
matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, the remaining
transmitter must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the
lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle.
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in with the printed
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4. Install the cover making sure the cover is on tightly so water won’t get
in.
Glove Box
The glove box is directly in front of the front passenger seat. To unlock
the door, insert the oval key into the lock cylinder and turn it to the left to
a horizontal position. To lock the door turn the key to the right to a
vertical position and remove the key.
The glove box door is opened by
pulling out
on the handle next to the lock cylinder.
Rear Storuge Box
If you have a Sedan, you have this feature above and behind the rear seat.
Just pull up on the latch and the lid
will open to a handy storage area.
Use this space
far small items like a flashlight, gloves and sunglasses.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine With this feature, a warning light will come on in the Information Center
if your trunk is not closed.
THEFT
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
Cadillac has a number
of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing
we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there
are ways you
can help.
Kev in the ignition: If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves
-- so don’t
do it.
When you park your Cadillac and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear
a
chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it
with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and
so will
your ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night: Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out
of sight. Put them in a
storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots: If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your
vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have
to
leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in
your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your trunk or glove box.
0 Lock the glove box.
0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
0 Then take the door key with you.
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(OPTION)
If your Cadillac has
this option, it has a
theft deterrent alarm
system. With this
system, tht “SECURITY” light
will flash
as you open
the door (if your
ignition
is off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Opcn the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry
System. The “SECURITY” light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY” light should go off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System,
the alarm
will go off. It will also go off if a door lock or the trunk lock is
damaged. Your vehicle’s lights will flash and the horn will sound for 3
minutes, then will go off to save battery power. And, your vehicle will not
start.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the doors
with a
key or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock
switch or Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how
to avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
0 If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
be locked after the doors are closed.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System.
If you set
off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with your key.
You can also turn off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System,
if you
have it. The alarm
won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way.
Unlocking
a door
any other way will set off the alarm.
How to Test The Alarm
Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn
works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers”
in the Index.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
lock or the Keyless Entry System.
door. The horn
will sound and your headlights will flash.
(Personalized
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Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key I1 is a
passive theft deterrent system.
This means you don’t have to do anything
different
to arm or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
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